Sorry, Not Sorry

4 March, 2017

Even our younger Shepps were involved in creating art for our 2017 festival. Children have very interesting ways of looking at the world and this can be seen when giving them an art task. The design of the visual art piece was simplistic but sweet. It was the name of this adorable town in block letters with designs inside framed by two drawn trees.

Driving here, it was a little difficult to find. Heading down the street, I could not spot it at all, but once I turned around there it was! Strike that. There it was. (No exclamation mark). There were a few construction cones around and a big car (that some inconsiderate person parked) in front of the lot entrance. This small piece was set on a sidewall and its location was very underwhelming. I think it would have been more effective if it were in a spot that got more foot-traffic just because it is a piece that I would stop briefly at or admire as I passed by. I understand that these art festival pieces are meant to be spread around the Shepparton area; but then it could have at least have been situated better because I almost did not even see it.

I’m sorry not so little ones, you are in secondary school so I don’t know if I can call you children, but I really did admire the piece itself! If there is one thing you should take away from cynicism you encounter is everyone has their own opinion and that’s why we have vastly different artworks in the world.